With GHz-range A/D and D/A converters now integrated into AMD Xilinx Zynq RFSoC devices, a direct-RF sub-system implementation allows for fewer components and increased system flexibility. The external RF front-end signal chain can be streamlined, reducing power consumption. Flexibility is increased by allowing of wider bandwidths and multiple RF operating bands.
With converters that are closer to the antenna, this technology enables a software defined radio front end, allows for the development of efficient beam-forming algorithms and mmW technology such as 5G.
Avnet and its partners create and provide hardware and the technology for RFSoC. Various development platforms and interconnect solutions are available, in addition to the training and support that is required for developing the integrated systems that meet the needs of this exciting intersection of RF, digital, software and simulation.
System-on-Modules
Avnet XRF RFSoC SOMs
XRF RFSoC SOMs
Avnet XRF™ RFSoC System-on-Modules are designed for large-scale integration into deployed RF systems demanding small footprint, low power, and real-time processing. XRF modules feature the AMD Xilinx Zynq® UltraScale+™ RFSoC Gen-2 / Gen-3 with up to 16 RF-ADC and 16 RF-DAC channels and up to 6 GHz analog bandwidth.
Development Kits
AMD Xilinx RFSoC Gen1 Kit for LTE
AMD Xilinx RFSoC Gen1 Development Kit (LTE)
The Avnet Zynq® UltraScale+™ RFSoC Development Kit enables system architects to explore a 2-channel RF signal chain optimized at 1800 MHz from antenna to digital using tools from MathWorks and industry-leading RF components from Qorvo.
Avnet RFSoC Gen3 Kit for mmWave
AMD Xilinx RFSoC Gen3 Development Kit (mmWave)
5G mmWave Platform
AMD Xilinx RFSoC Gen3 - Fujikura 5G mmWave PAAM Beamformer Development Platform
Avnet and Fujikura are collaborating on an industry-leading 5G mmWave Radio Development Kit. This platform will enable developers to quickly prototype advanced 5G mmWave systems using AMD Xilinx Zynq® UltraScale+™ RFSoC Gen3 and the Fujikura FutureAcess™ Phased Array Antenna Module (PAAM). Avnet RFSoC Explorer® for MATLAB and Simulink provides a visual interface and intuitive API to control the system. User will be able to start prototype evaluation day one, while their competitors spend a year or more designing and debugging complex prototype hardware and software.
Otava PAAM
Otava Beamformer IC Evaluation Kit
The Beamformer IC (BFIC) Evaluation Board allows users to characterize the performance of the 24-40 GHz BFIC and determine whether it will be the critical chip that their phased array-based system for defense radar, electronic warfare, satellite communications or 5G applications can be built upon.
Otava DC-40 GHz Wideband Switches
Otava DC-40 GHz Wideband Switches and Evaluation Boards
The OTSW100 and OTSW101 are wideband SPDT RF switches that work from DC to 40 GHz frequency range. These switches feature low insertion loss, high isolation, fast switching time and high linearity all the way up to 40 GHz.
Otava Ultra Linear Tunable Filters
Otava Ultra Linear Tunable Filters and Evaluation Boards
The Otava Ultra Linear Tunable Filters are bandpass filters with digitally selectable frequency of operation. The filters feature 3, 4 or 5 bits of digital control at every stage with a total of 5 stages. The wide range of control provides flexibility of frequency tuning with IBW up to 1.5 GHz. The typical insertion loss is 7 dB with wideband rejection of 30 dB for all filters.
References
- Beamforming: Fundamentals to Implementing: An introduction to fundamental beamforming theory for phased array systems and its implementation in Xilinx Zynq® UltraScale+™ RFSoC.
- Avnet RFSoC Explorer: Connect to AMD Xilinx UltraScale+ RFSoC gigasample data converters, perform analysis in MATLAB and Simulink, and deploy algorithms with HDL Coder.
Join us at International Microwave Symposium
Avnet is showcasing our RF and mmWave Solutions at International Microwave Symposium. We’re presenting in three industry workshops and showcasing five solutions with our partners. Come see us in San Diego on June 11-16, booth 2514.
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